Work done by an external agent in separating the parallel plate capacitor is

Work done by an external agent in separating the parallel plate capacitor is

Options

(a) CV
(b) 1/2 C²V
(c) 1/2 CV²
(d) None of these

Correct Answer:

1/2 CV²

Explanation:

Energy stored in capacitor = (1/2) CV²

External agent should apply (1/2) CV² energy for separating the plates.

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